Costco’s first week with Visa isn’t going as seamlessly as planned

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Key Takeaways

• Advertisement Costco shoppers who were expecting a smooth transition when the warehouse club flipped the switch Monday (June 20) on its new...
• Many have taken to social media to mourn the loss of Costco’s partnership with American Express and to vent about the bumps in the road duri...
• Read more: American Express makes last ditch effort to retain Costco customers Twitter speaks out on the Costco card switch Many Twitter use...

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Costco shoppers who were expecting a smooth transition when the warehouse club flipped the switch Monday (June 20) on its new credit card partnership with Citibank are finding they’re encountering problems activating their cards.

Numerous have taken to social media to mourn the loss of Costco’s partnership with American Express and to vent about the bumps in the road during this transitional period.

Read more: American Express makes last ditch effort to retain Costco shoppers

Twitter speaks out on the Costco card switch

Numerous Twitter users complained about the customer no-service they’ve been getting on the phone from Citibank as they’ve tried to activate their Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi.

https://twitter.com/Euteamo1401/status/745757301261373441

Really disappointed with #costco transition from #Amex to#visa card. Cudnt get thru the phone for last two days with #citibank

, Adeel Khan (@khanadeel) June 22, 2016

#costco #citi poor transition from #AMEX to #citi, #citi customer service is not picking up, 50 minutes on hold, miss #AMEX already!!!

, Michael Breese (@9mab) June 21, 2016

Citi, for its part, has owned the snafus and promises they’ll be clearing up soon.

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‘Due to the tremendous response, some shoppers experienced delays reaching customer service. However, call volumes are starting to return to normal,’ a spokesperson said. ‘We sincerely apologize to those who have been inconvenienced and are absolutely committed to serving our existing and new cardmembers.’

Meanwhile, emotions were raw with this Twitter user who lamented the parting of American Express and Costco as though they were two star-crossed lovers in the night!

https://twitter.com/fa1zaan/status/744081204077531136

And to voice his displeasure, this man took liberties with the famous ‘Member since…’ riff popularized in ads for American Express:

#Costco's switch from #Amex to #Visa AMEX member since 1985. Costco member since 1997.Cannot access AMEX or new Costco card since 6-20-16

, Kevin Pannuzzo (@KPannuzzo) June 23, 2016

What’s your experience been with the transition? Write in below and let us know!

Read more: These 7 common credit myths could be costing you big bucks

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Final Thoughts

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Originally published at clark.com.